Small businesses affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions are encouraged to seek free-of-charge advice from the NSW Governments business advisory service Business Connect.
Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said Business Connect had advisors across the state who were ready to help businesses navigate the current situation.
We know many small businesses across NSW and particularly in the Sydney metropolitan area are doing it tough at the moment, Mr Tudehope said.
While some businesses have had to shut their doors to comply with the Public Health Orders, others are experiencing reduced foot traffic and challenges with cashflow, paying rent and wages.
But Government support is available, including Business Connect. All of the advisors have previously owned small businesses and they can advise business owners on ways to make it through this health pandemic and plan for the future. All advice provided is free of charge if it relates to COVID-19.
Mr Tudehope said Business Connect had helped more than 40,000 businesses since the program started in 2017 and the service had more than 60 free-of-charge webinars available for small businesses coming up, through to September 2021.
There are new webinar topics addressing issues being faced by business owners during this difficult period, including dealing with disputes, starting your own online store, cash flow essentials and building a more resilient business, Mr Tudehope said.
The webinars are a great way for all small business owners to upskill and learn from experts, with other key day-to-day topics, from cyber security to social media marketing.
In addition to helping small businesses, Business Connect can also assist medium enterprises and in some circumstances, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations, if eligible.
Mr Tudehope said other Government support measures that could benefit small businesses through the current COVID-19 lockdown include:
For more on Business Connect visit http://www.nsw.gov.au/businessconnect
For more information on the support measures for businesses visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/covid-19-help-businesses
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Free of charge advice for businesses affected by lockdown - NSW Liberal Party
